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the government is not supposed to shellac on their bills. if you owe a bill, you're supposed to pay it. host: so do you think the senate will come up with a hard budget? caller: well, let's just do the bill first. host: well, that's part of the proposal from the house for some type of budget from the senate. caller: well that wasn't it before until -- that wasn't like that until the president said that he was not going to debate this debt crisis. and if they wanted to do that they should have done that before time. let's stop playing games. host: first from pennsylvania up next, republican line. hi. caller: good morning. host: morning. caller: i think they are all a bunch of young children playing in the school grounds bickering over who is going to get the ball first. the republicans try to act responsible and the democrats just spend like teenagers with a brand-new credit card. i think what we need to do as american people is lay them all off because it would be cheaper for us to pay them unemployment. take the money out of washington. hos
the government is not supposed to shellac on their bills. if you owe a bill, you're supposed to pay it. host: so do you think the senate will come up with a hard budget? caller: well, let's just do the bill first. host: well, that's part of the proposal from the house for some type of budget from the senate. caller: well that wasn't it before until -- that wasn't like that until the president said that he was not going to debate this debt crisis. and if they wanted to do that they should have...
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we have big savings in federal government. discretionary savings, the speaker proposed $300 billion over 10 years. again, if we put that in context, we will spend $11.60 trillion over the next 10 years. that would represent a savings of two 0.6%. as judd indicated, we are have $900 billion in savings in the budget control act. so there are substantial savings that have already accrued in this area. but we can do another $300 billion. we can save another 2.6%. other mandatory, that is the other major canned -- major category. the speaker proposed $200 billion. we will spend $5.10 trillion in this category. over the next 10 years. so that represents again a savings of 4%. what have we begun -- what have we become as a country if we cannot make a 4% change? really. that is something we should be able to do. so, under the compromise that i propose, taking the speakers numbers, taking the president's revenue, you can see how it wraps up to a total of over $4 trillion of savings over 10 years, which is, as i indicated what virtually
we have big savings in federal government. discretionary savings, the speaker proposed $300 billion over 10 years. again, if we put that in context, we will spend $11.60 trillion over the next 10 years. that would represent a savings of two 0.6%. as judd indicated, we are have $900 billion in savings in the budget control act. so there are substantial savings that have already accrued in this area. but we can do another $300 billion. we can save another 2.6%. other mandatory, that is the other...
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of their surviving -- [inaudible] >> what this government has done is pre-k's first of all give the biggest increase. we have kept the cold weather payments at the highest level. we are replacing with the energy -- and help something like 80,000 houses a year, this new plan could help up to 230 thousand houses. that is what we are doing. it is a record we should be proud of. >> 90 mr. speaker. and prime minister should know that the os of recently released figures, 24,000 cold- weather deaths, the majority of those who perished were over the age of 75. does he think his government should do more to help the elderly and vulnerable and less to help millionaires with tax cut question mark >> we are doing more to help the elderly. a record increase in the basic state pension. bigger than what the party opposite would have done with their roles. keeping the cold weather payments at the higher level. the last rt only introduced before the election. keeping our promise. taking all of those steps and making sure that energy companies will have to put people on the lowest. that is a record we should
of their surviving -- [inaudible] >> what this government has done is pre-k's first of all give the biggest increase. we have kept the cold weather payments at the highest level. we are replacing with the energy -- and help something like 80,000 houses a year, this new plan could help up to 230 thousand houses. that is what we are doing. it is a record we should be proud of. >> 90 mr. speaker. and prime minister should know that the os of recently released figures, 24,000 cold-...
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they are the branch of government to preserve this form of government. there is something very reassuring about this notion that every four years, whether it is your candidate or your opponent, they will be gone after a certain length of time, and that is the celebration of the in and out of the presidency that makes it so important. we can date our collection to these brass buttons that were made for george washington's first inauguration in new york city. they are a simple brass disk, often with the letters g w on them, and you could pin it to your close or sell it on. it demonstrates the relationship between the presidency and the citizenry, which is really the key, and really when inaugurations are part of. there are these wonderful smash- ups -- part coronation, part celebration of american democracy. that relationship is really key. they are also celebrations of national unity, and there is a little bit of partisan gloating. one of our great treasures is this flag from thomas jefferson's first inauguration in 1800. you can see, looking at this bann
they are the branch of government to preserve this form of government. there is something very reassuring about this notion that every four years, whether it is your candidate or your opponent, they will be gone after a certain length of time, and that is the celebration of the in and out of the presidency that makes it so important. we can date our collection to these brass buttons that were made for george washington's first inauguration in new york city. they are a simple brass disk, often...
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but i'm tired by governing by gimmicks. then't know if withholding pay of senators is going to be a big deal, but that's not the way this process should work. it shouldn't be about gimmicks or crisis to crisis. if we want to start off on the right foot, i think it would be important for this committee to have an open rule given the fact that this -- this is being brought to the floor -- i will vote for an open rule but i'm hoping you can convince those guys to vote for an open rule. i guess you won't help me. ok, anyway, i thank you for your testimony and look forward to seeing you tomorrow on the floor. >> i'm late, could you summarize what has happened already? [laughter] so we are still a tradition. >> we have had four witnesses today and two that agree with each other and two that disagree. >> we are still in a transition out here? >> let me do this quickly, just in the short time we have been here, presuppositions of what we will or will not do. we haven't done a budget yet for this year. >> that's correct. >> this doe
but i'm tired by governing by gimmicks. then't know if withholding pay of senators is going to be a big deal, but that's not the way this process should work. it shouldn't be about gimmicks or crisis to crisis. if we want to start off on the right foot, i think it would be important for this committee to have an open rule given the fact that this -- this is being brought to the floor -- i will vote for an open rule but i'm hoping you can convince those guys to vote for an open rule. i guess you...
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-- they're placing on local government. the exemption on made visible bonds has been around as long as the income-tax -- municipal bonds has been around as long as the income-tax has been around. local and state governments do not tax interest on federal debt. the federal government does not tax interest on municipal debt. that relationship is so important. it has become a reliable financing tool. less than 1% of these bonds in default. -- default. we have proven ourselves to be good stewards. we believe infrastructure will be a key way to get americans back to work. we need to make sure this tool is the primary mechanism and goes untouched. it is sacrosanct. host: the budget, economy, guns. presidentr from vice- biden in a few minutes as he addresses the gun issue. our phone lines are open. you can send us the e-mail or join us on our twitter page. let me ask you both about what is happening in number of other cities. harrisburg, pennsylvania. you talk about infrastructure. facing or discussing the possibility of bankruptc
-- they're placing on local government. the exemption on made visible bonds has been around as long as the income-tax -- municipal bonds has been around as long as the income-tax has been around. local and state governments do not tax interest on federal debt. the federal government does not tax interest on municipal debt. that relationship is so important. it has become a reliable financing tool. less than 1% of these bonds in default. -- default. we have proven ourselves to be good stewards....
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it matters to government, the business, to the economy. and it matters to people. so we look to protect and strengthen social security. we are guided by some basic principles. any changes in social security should be discussed as part of a broader conversation about how to help americans prepare for a secure retirement. if you pay into social security, you should receive the benefits you have earned over a lifetime of hard work. your social security benefits should keep up with inflation for as long as you have. and you should continue to be covered in case you become disabled and can no longer work, and your family should continue to be protected if you, unfortunately, died. as all of us will. at aarp we're also providing education support and advocate for policies to help people save. we encourage better pensions and more private savings in addition to, not at the expense of, social security. look, this, it's all about people and not just numbers. not just numbers. our fear is that in the recent debates washington has forgotten that. the recent debate over the fi
it matters to government, the business, to the economy. and it matters to people. so we look to protect and strengthen social security. we are guided by some basic principles. any changes in social security should be discussed as part of a broader conversation about how to help americans prepare for a secure retirement. if you pay into social security, you should receive the benefits you have earned over a lifetime of hard work. your social security benefits should keep up with inflation for as...
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why are we trusting in the federal government? our founding fathers told us to do the exact opposite, not trust the government. not saying we have to be crazy, you know, conspiracy theorists. there is a reason why. i believe it was thomas jefferson that said we don't need our guns until they take them and we don't need the second amendment until they try and take it. host: ok. ozzie in tennessee. independent caller. hi, ozzie. caller: good morning to you. host: good morning. caller: i was going to say the last few callers, the people that think about this understand the second amendment has nothing to do with hunting. has everything to do with protecting yourself against a tyrannical government of which this one is far more tyrannical than any government in the past 30 years. yet people will tell you these high magazines, you don't need those for hunting. hunting has nothing to do with this. it's a protection against an invasion. the army will squash us in a heartbeat. we're here to protect against people who will do us harm. one
why are we trusting in the federal government? our founding fathers told us to do the exact opposite, not trust the government. not saying we have to be crazy, you know, conspiracy theorists. there is a reason why. i believe it was thomas jefferson that said we don't need our guns until they take them and we don't need the second amendment until they try and take it. host: ok. ozzie in tennessee. independent caller. hi, ozzie. caller: good morning to you. host: good morning. caller: i was going...
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consent of the governed. it is my intention to curb the size and influence of the federal establishment and to demand recognition of the distinction between the powers granted to the federal government and those reserved to the states or to the people. [applause] all of us need to be reminded that the federal government did not create the states, the states created the federal government. now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it's not my intention to do away with government. it is rather to make it work -- work with us, not over us, to stand by our side, not ride on our back. government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it, foster productivity, not stifle it. if we look to the answer as to why for so many years we achieved so much, prospered as no other people on earth, it was because here in this land we unleashed the energy and individual genius of man to a greater extent than has ever been done before. freedom and the dignity of the individual have been more available and assured here than
consent of the governed. it is my intention to curb the size and influence of the federal establishment and to demand recognition of the distinction between the powers granted to the federal government and those reserved to the states or to the people. [applause] all of us need to be reminded that the federal government did not create the states, the states created the federal government. now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it's not my intention to do away with government. it is rather...
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our government is into business. and let me say this before i let you go, and that is this -- we are complaining about a man riding a bicycle over a lie and our government, what are we doing? why aren't we after cheney, bush? they laid and look at the people who have died and the money we've lost. hypothanks for the call. look at harper's weekly. will obama blow another mandate. the cover story of time magazine fee commured biden and the mayor of new york city. many of you weighing in on our twitter page who is better quipped to have a major role in solving the country's party is either party? no. religion? laughable. good morning. caller: yes, the government has a role. how do people think we got all the major things in our country? my husband and i are both gun owners and that is what this is pointing at. we are responsible. we have a gun safe that no one can get n. these guns are taken out for protection, one for protection my husband has it and no one touches it. the only time it's taken out is for shooting or fo
our government is into business. and let me say this before i let you go, and that is this -- we are complaining about a man riding a bicycle over a lie and our government, what are we doing? why aren't we after cheney, bush? they laid and look at the people who have died and the money we've lost. hypothanks for the call. look at harper's weekly. will obama blow another mandate. the cover story of time magazine fee commured biden and the mayor of new york city. many of you weighing in on our...
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of localuse government. i don't see anything the president will do to change our problems with the the problems that have been appropriated and mismanaged. i want to duck about the kids coming out of school. i'm a contractor. -- i want to talk about the kids. they have no education and they don't have a trade or skill. we will be hiring people outside this country. we are not ready to work. the people talk about people being engineers. i want to see some sweat equity in this country. i like the man, but i don't see a change. we are busy and the plants are open. over 1 million people in the county. we work hard. the poor people in the city where their houses were burned out, that was the failure of the government. we ought to stop this nonsense about black and white. when i hire people when i work, i don't care what color they are, as long as they have the cash and they pay their bills. host: john, democratic caller in clearwater, florida. caller: i am retired clergymen and a retired teacher. i am just appall
of localuse government. i don't see anything the president will do to change our problems with the the problems that have been appropriated and mismanaged. i want to duck about the kids coming out of school. i'm a contractor. -- i want to talk about the kids. they have no education and they don't have a trade or skill. we will be hiring people outside this country. we are not ready to work. the people talk about people being engineers. i want to see some sweat equity in this country. i like the...
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government at this time? >> i'm not going to get into any further details on our efforts with regard to our efforts. >> have you enhanced security measures around the embassy? >> as we always do in these circumstances, our embassy has issued an emergency message to u.s. citizens encouraging them to review their personal security. we are taking the appropriate measures at the embassy. >> is this a working message? >> an emergency message that goes out in the context of a specific incident. all right. moving on. >> your statement based on witnesses? have you been able to confirm with your own intelligence -- [inaudible] >> i'm not going to get into intelligence information here, but we have complete confidence with regard to the regime's culpability. >> you condemn in strong terms the bombing for about two years. this kind of condemnations are usually met by the syrians or active ivets -- activates or others. the situation is -- they continue on the ground in a stalemate. my question again, in incidents like th
government at this time? >> i'm not going to get into any further details on our efforts with regard to our efforts. >> have you enhanced security measures around the embassy? >> as we always do in these circumstances, our embassy has issued an emergency message to u.s. citizens encouraging them to review their personal security. we are taking the appropriate measures at the embassy. >> is this a working message? >> an emergency message that goes out in the context...
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in terms of our government, is generally peaceful transitions. host: public school number 22 out of new york has started a in early performance up on the west front. there were just singing in benigno and will probably have another song in just a second. they are one of the early performers on the west front. let's listen to just say second that we will come back to calls -- ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [carry the courage] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ you know you can make it, you've got the whole world in your hands. you have been working for this moment. you are shining. host: two live pictures on your screen, one from the capitol and the other from st. john's episcopal church. the president and vice president is coming out of the church. [applause] [applause] [cheers and appaluse] [cheers and applause] [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [cheers and applause] [no audio] [no audio] [cheers and applause] [no audio] [no audio] [cheers and applause] [no audio] host: live pictures from st. john's to the white house -- we are live on this inauguration da
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government? or foreign governments for that matter? there are some positive things that can be done to advance the issues in a favorable way. notice i am putting it in very ambiguous terms that you can translate in accordance to your own thoughts. but what could and what should we be doing as the international community? >> that was next on my list of things if you did not raise it. first of all, let me reiterate that i do not speak for the u.s. government. my views are my own. i am a proponent for talking to people. i am not a proponent of talking to someone is a favor they bestow in terms of international relations. talking is what you do. it is what we did with the chinese and the russians in the height of the cold war. i think we're doing the right thing having low level contact, some through official channels, offical diplomatic channels, and some apparently offline. and i think that is the right thing to do. the spokesman on friday was extraordinarily cautious, may be too cautious for my taste. but i do not think the united state
government? or foreign governments for that matter? there are some positive things that can be done to advance the issues in a favorable way. notice i am putting it in very ambiguous terms that you can translate in accordance to your own thoughts. but what could and what should we be doing as the international community? >> that was next on my list of things if you did not raise it. first of all, let me reiterate that i do not speak for the u.s. government. my views are my own. i am a...
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in the government? our founding fathers founded us to do the exact opposite, not to trust the government. not saying we have to be crazy conspiracy theorists', but there's a reason why -- i believe it was thomas jefferson said we don't need our guns until they take them and we don't need the second amendment till they tried to take it -- try to take it. host: now an independent caller in tennessee. caller: the people that think about this understand the second amendment has nothing to do with hunting and everything to do with protecting yourself against a tyrannical government of which this one is far more tyrannical than most governments in the past 30 years. yet people will tell you that the high magazines only are used for hunting. taunting has nothing to do with this. this is protect you from an invasion from people to do us harm. one or two inches at a time to its five people tried to break into your place. you need a high-capacity magazine with 20 or 30 rounds. host: interior secretary ken salazar
in the government? our founding fathers founded us to do the exact opposite, not to trust the government. not saying we have to be crazy conspiracy theorists', but there's a reason why -- i believe it was thomas jefferson said we don't need our guns until they take them and we don't need the second amendment till they tried to take it -- try to take it. host: now an independent caller in tennessee. caller: the people that think about this understand the second amendment has nothing to do with...
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calfs neither the spanish government, nobody from the spanish government notice and nobody reported to the embassy and the next day, are watch until franco went by and came out again and is back into the line, what a great moment, enjoy very much so that gives you a sense of what is in this book in general and how i want to focus on the two stories and i will take questions that you would like to ask me later on. the martin luther king story. c via had happened to mention to the ambassador, i had written the master's thesis on the montgomery bus boycott in 56 which brought martin to the world's attention. we all remember that event and this is why what happened happened. i forget the context but i mentioned this to him so that morning i am sitting there, and i am reading abc and like the other spanish newspaper, published in tabloid form, and on the cover is a picture of martin luther king with the pope all vi -- paul vi and is rumored that the king is coming to madrid and the picture was taken the day before. and then the phone rang. this is ambassador woodward. what did i do now? tha
calfs neither the spanish government, nobody from the spanish government notice and nobody reported to the embassy and the next day, are watch until franco went by and came out again and is back into the line, what a great moment, enjoy very much so that gives you a sense of what is in this book in general and how i want to focus on the two stories and i will take questions that you would like to ask me later on. the martin luther king story. c via had happened to mention to the ambassador, i...
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the government runs out march 27th. there is some thought that republicans would be more willing to use that weapon to try and force cuts because of the government shut down. appropriation has been working on different things to act quickly of leadership decided they did not want to use that weapon to pass a full-year bill. host: your report that the white house has told paul ryan, house budget chairman, that this budget will be late missing the deadline. guest: we were start to -- we were going to be starting the 2014 spending as i go with the submission of the president's budget. they told paul ryan on friday that he will not make that. there is going to be things coming in march or later giving them a bother. the reason given is the fiscal cliff deal. the budget cycle is just months and months of agency planning, back-and-forth of the office of budget management and that is the official region -- the official reason is a mini that in the middle of the debt ceiling fight. it is a wild card and the negotiation. we will
the government runs out march 27th. there is some thought that republicans would be more willing to use that weapon to try and force cuts because of the government shut down. appropriation has been working on different things to act quickly of leadership decided they did not want to use that weapon to pass a full-year bill. host: your report that the white house has told paul ryan, house budget chairman, that this budget will be late missing the deadline. guest: we were start to -- we were...
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they have all passed laws to preempt local government. this is why the administration in making the resources available, if we have the resources, we would not have to enforce the laws to get folks off the street. i wouldn't need any more laws passed. there are people who are opposed to this. there are people post more cops on the street. this is why do we will come up with an approach that is based on the auction if you don't know what they're offering, that's your business. but even with resources away are, we can make a big dent in get around all of those laws. >> and looking around the room and i think california may -- >> we have restrictions as well. for instance, private sales. you know? then we have ongoing things in cities. if a private sale is made and that individual has to report it. we have things that i think we can look at and view but are not restricted by state or federal orders but we can't deal with. dealing with high-capacity magazines, making private sale owners register with the police department. then putting a burd
they have all passed laws to preempt local government. this is why the administration in making the resources available, if we have the resources, we would not have to enforce the laws to get folks off the street. i wouldn't need any more laws passed. there are people who are opposed to this. there are people post more cops on the street. this is why do we will come up with an approach that is based on the auction if you don't know what they're offering, that's your business. but even with...
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the difficult work of governing now resumes. bless the members of this assembly with wisdom, patience, and good will as they tackle the ongoing issues challenging our nation. we thank you again for the inspiration of our nation's founders and the legacy they left us with. may the members of this assembly and all americans be worthy of that legacy. may all that is done this day be done for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause of rule 1, the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? >> mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker: the question is on the approval of the -- is on the speaker's approval of the journal. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it, the journal stands approved. the gentleman from texas. >> mr. speaker, i object to the vote on the
the difficult work of governing now resumes. bless the members of this assembly with wisdom, patience, and good will as they tackle the ongoing issues challenging our nation. we thank you again for the inspiration of our nation's founders and the legacy they left us with. may the members of this assembly and all americans be worthy of that legacy. may all that is done this day be done for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's...
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they believe in government by gimmicks. and this, you know, no budget, no pay bill is another gimmick. let's kind of play this out. what their bill says is if the house doesn't pass a budget bill by april 15, we don't get paid. if the senate doesn't pass a budget by bill -- bill by april 15, they don't get paid. i'm sure they have the votes to ram whatever they want through the house of representatives and i'm sure they'll bring us yet another budget bill that has another extreme, excessive spending cuts and programs that benefit the middle class and poor they brought before us last year. i think they will bring a bill to the floor. let's say the senate does bring a budget bill to the floor and they pass it. this bill does not require that there be a conference report that is voted on by both the house and the senate as a condition to whether or not members get paid. so, again, this is not a solution. what this is is more political gamesmanship. you pass something in the house and maybe totally irrecognize seibel, something
they believe in government by gimmicks. and this, you know, no budget, no pay bill is another gimmick. let's kind of play this out. what their bill says is if the house doesn't pass a budget bill by april 15, we don't get paid. if the senate doesn't pass a budget by bill -- bill by april 15, they don't get paid. i'm sure they have the votes to ram whatever they want through the house of representatives and i'm sure they'll bring us yet another budget bill that has another extreme, excessive...
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only possible in a form of government that as of, by, and for the people. they made it possible because there are patriots just like each and every one of you that defend our freedom every single day. this party is just another way to say something we can never say enough. thank you for volunteering, thank you for stepping up, thank you for keeping us strong, thank you for always making us proud. i have no greater honor than being your commander in chief. it is because the view that we were able to end the war in iraq. because of you, we deliver justice to osama bin laden. because of view, it is possible to give afghans' a chance to determine their own destiny. we are going forward and we will keep the fighting force that the world has ever known. tonight, we're also joined by some of our service members and afghanistan. we can see them on this monitor. general, are you there? >> and good evening, mr. president. commander at third infantry division, we are honored to be able to join you there this evening. the we are joined by some fantastic airmen serving
only possible in a form of government that as of, by, and for the people. they made it possible because there are patriots just like each and every one of you that defend our freedom every single day. this party is just another way to say something we can never say enough. thank you for volunteering, thank you for stepping up, thank you for keeping us strong, thank you for always making us proud. i have no greater honor than being your commander in chief. it is because the view that we were...
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that is pretty fundamental to governing and the federal government is operating right now with a continuing resolution. and we need a budget in place. we need a senate to pass the budget. it's going on four years since the senate has passed the budget. the senate has said his budget is going to be delayed. america, families understand they need to pass a budget. you may not want to do it, but you have to figure out how to balance the budget. businesses have to do it. as we move forward, it is fundamental to make sure that seniors have the confidence that the federal government is going to meet the obligations that they have committed to, that hard-working taxpayers that want more take-home pay will have that confidence, that children will have more opportunities moving forward. this is our commitment and moving forward to get this budget in place and tomorrow we're going to pass our no budget, no pay. >> the fact that we're here today to debate raising america's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. it is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries
that is pretty fundamental to governing and the federal government is operating right now with a continuing resolution. and we need a budget in place. we need a senate to pass the budget. it's going on four years since the senate has passed the budget. the senate has said his budget is going to be delayed. america, families understand they need to pass a budget. you may not want to do it, but you have to figure out how to balance the budget. businesses have to do it. as we move forward, it is...
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-- the government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem. if you believe that, do not the president, for heaven's sake. you had a president who was inveighing against government. presidents of both parties have basically continued this policy. we have no active programs to solve any of these problems. we know what the solutions are -- we're not going to pay for any of them. i'm telling you, sadly, it is getting worse. no matter what the agreement is in two months. we are squeezing -- the rich have gotten their way. the corporate sector has gotten their way. they do not pay. there is no money for this preschool. all the sectors alone and operate the congress, so we have overpriced systems, exactly what you say, schools that do not work. we have the least social mobility of any high-income country in the world now. we have kids locked into poverty like no other high- income countries in the whole world. because you cannot get out of it for exactly the reason jonathan said. by the time they're six years old -- is so stark in the evidence. >> as
-- the government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem. if you believe that, do not the president, for heaven's sake. you had a president who was inveighing against government. presidents of both parties have basically continued this policy. we have no active programs to solve any of these problems. we know what the solutions are -- we're not going to pay for any of them. i'm telling you, sadly, it is getting worse. no matter what the agreement is in two months. we are...
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so that really seems like a small price to pay for society, to get government involved. and, again, 74% of n.r.a. members agree that universal background checks is the sensible solution that should be the law in america. host: bobby, alabama, democrats line. bobby, you're on the "washington journal" with jon lowy of the brady center. caller: good morning. i'd like to -- i asked the guy if tony two's rifles that look like assault rifles, that they have a high-capacity magazines like 25 rounds, capacity rounds, i have five grandchildren and we go out and we do plink. we have targets that are specifically, you know, class plinking targets. you get five grand kids and one grandpa out there trying to load the shells for five grandchildren, you know, it kind of gets wearing on an old man. are they going to try to ban those too? my oldest granddaughter killed her first dear ever with a 1022. they will kill a dear. and there's a few other things i'd like to say. i don't really think that the average guy like me that works -- still works, as old as i am, can afford the prices tha
so that really seems like a small price to pay for society, to get government involved. and, again, 74% of n.r.a. members agree that universal background checks is the sensible solution that should be the law in america. host: bobby, alabama, democrats line. bobby, you're on the "washington journal" with jon lowy of the brady center. caller: good morning. i'd like to -- i asked the guy if tony two's rifles that look like assault rifles, that they have a high-capacity magazines like 25...
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i come from industry, i come from government. there are individuals that just have to be cut loose when they're not performing their tasks. are these three people that are elite, are they still being paid? >>er on administrative leave and under federal law and regulation, they are being paid. >> what's the holdup? >> there are regulations and laws that have to be followed. >> what's the holdup in saying, you three let me down, this should have been brought to my attention, we know lo -- we no longer need you. >> personnel discussions are not appropriation for public settings. we have taken every step that was available and will continue to do so and we are looking for additional authority. to just finish up an oh -- on the points you made, we had good security at all those embassies other than in tunisia and then when they were asked to respond they did. i go back to the point on the other side of the aisle, we are dependent on government support and where it does exist unless we invade and unless we have a big military presence
i come from industry, i come from government. there are individuals that just have to be cut loose when they're not performing their tasks. are these three people that are elite, are they still being paid? >>er on administrative leave and under federal law and regulation, they are being paid. >> what's the holdup? >> there are regulations and laws that have to be followed. >> what's the holdup in saying, you three let me down, this should have been brought to my...
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of our way of government's. [applause] -- governance. now, as a former legislator i'm highly protective of that power of the purse year because i know when it is the primary power of the legislative body. it's not the power of the executive know the judiciary. for the last two years, you, the legislature, have proven that you can increase state support for education while pursuing pro-growth economic policy. balancing a wide range of public priorities is a strength of our representative system and how it operates. and so i ask you to make it clear in law that defining what is a suitable provision for public funding of education is a job for the people's elected representatives, and no one else uelse. [applause] kansans expect and are entitled to a government that is not beholden to any special interest group. this is a principle. the guiding principle of our american democracy must be that every citizen stands equal before the law, be they governor or farmer, lawyer or teacher. unfortunately, our current system of selecting our appellate
of our way of government's. [applause] -- governance. now, as a former legislator i'm highly protective of that power of the purse year because i know when it is the primary power of the legislative body. it's not the power of the executive know the judiciary. for the last two years, you, the legislature, have proven that you can increase state support for education while pursuing pro-growth economic policy. balancing a wide range of public priorities is a strength of our representative system...
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that is what government should be about. it's not about sitting at a government office waiting for your customer to come to you. it's going to the customer, serving them in their neighborhood, understanding issues, taking better care, showing success and i'm happy to share one success story with you and i would ask as they stand as success coach, dana trafelet has her son joshua. if you could all stand out. [applause] grade every year. thank you for joining us. and to quickly tell you the story, dana was put in a school and on the first day of school, one of yolanda's children came and from one of her daughters came in and flip flops and dana had a chance to talk to her and learned about yolanda and her family situation. he was living in a homeless shelter. dana worked with them. we got them into rental housing. joshua was having challenges in school and if you look at it, joshua needed help on that front. yolanda is currently working part time now and looking purse or ged hopefully i'm a full-time job and joshua is doing we
that is what government should be about. it's not about sitting at a government office waiting for your customer to come to you. it's going to the customer, serving them in their neighborhood, understanding issues, taking better care, showing success and i'm happy to share one success story with you and i would ask as they stand as success coach, dana trafelet has her son joshua. if you could all stand out. [applause] grade every year. thank you for joining us. and to quickly tell you the...
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for the republicans, the government spending. it is also the election system and the way we run our primaries. we have a more ideological- purified house of representatives than we have had in a very long time. that is because some people would argue redistricting, as well, which in the past election both parties to it. in the states where democrats are not in control they redraw the districts to make the majority democrats. the republican side as well. this is the first time republicans have controlled this many statehouses since 1926. they really shored up -- the goal was to not pick up extra seats, but to shore up their base. you also have the rising up of the tea party, which is new. that was a response to george bush and some of the policies that his base felt took the united states into the fiscal abyss with the medicare part b and the war and what not. so you have this very activated based on spending issues, which has been successful in electing hard-liners who read the polls and see the compromise is not the important th
for the republicans, the government spending. it is also the election system and the way we run our primaries. we have a more ideological- purified house of representatives than we have had in a very long time. that is because some people would argue redistricting, as well, which in the past election both parties to it. in the states where democrats are not in control they redraw the districts to make the majority democrats. the republican side as well. this is the first time republicans have...
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the government interest has to be when imported government interest, and the law has to further about -- has to be an important government interest, and the law has to further that. the important government interest is public safety, reduction of gun violence. these are some of the most compelling interest the government can have, and when intermediate scrutiny is applied, even burdens on one's right to have a firearm, the first prong of intermediate scrutiny is easily met. to answer the second question, does this law substantially further the interested public safety, courts look to see did lawmakers have adequate evidence to support the idea this law would further public safety? that is why so much work being done at this conference is important with regard to what happens with gun-control in the future. in new york one of the houses passed a major gun-control law. i am sure it will be challenged under the second amendment, and it is the research produced the help satisfy the courts there is a substantial relationship between a gun control and reform and reduction of public safety.
the government interest has to be when imported government interest, and the law has to further about -- has to be an important government interest, and the law has to further that. the important government interest is public safety, reduction of gun violence. these are some of the most compelling interest the government can have, and when intermediate scrutiny is applied, even burdens on one's right to have a firearm, the first prong of intermediate scrutiny is easily met. to answer the second...
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and how to reward those local governments and governments that actually take large responsibilities for mitigating risk, with their business and investment. >> thank you. we have time for just one more question, although i've got probably three hours of questions in front of me. this next one combines three, four cards, questions from the audience, and comes under the title of damned if you do and damned if you don't. and this is about -- one part was what happened to poor people who can't afford to own land? and craig, you dealt with this, and margareta also. also, some of these vulnerable areas are also economics where factories and infrastructure, corporations are in these areas. and that's part of what drives people to be there. so there's also and industrial and economic aspect to this. in part of the challenge about helping or not helping is an ethical question, as well as a legal question. so i would like each of you to just address that briefly if you could. >> here's how i would frame it. i've been into me places where i call them the proverbial one company down. but it's in th
and how to reward those local governments and governments that actually take large responsibilities for mitigating risk, with their business and investment. >> thank you. we have time for just one more question, although i've got probably three hours of questions in front of me. this next one combines three, four cards, questions from the audience, and comes under the title of damned if you do and damned if you don't. and this is about -- one part was what happened to poor people who...
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a ritual only possible in a form of government that is of and by and for the people. 18 a possible because there are patriots like each and everyone of you who defend defend our freedom every day. this little party is just another way to say something we can never say enough. thank you. thank you for volunteering. thank you for stepping up. thank you for keeping us strong. thank you for always making us proud. i have no greater honor than being your commander-in-chief. it is because of you that with honors, we were able to end the war in iraq. because of you we deliver justice to osama bin laden. because of you that it is even possible to give afghans a chance to determine their own destiny. we are going forward. we will keep our military as the defining fighting force that the world has ever known. tonight, we are also joined by some of our service members in afghanistan. they cannot see us, but we can see them on this monitor. who we got there? general, are you there? >> sir, good evening mr. president. congratulations on your inauguration. commanding general, third
a ritual only possible in a form of government that is of and by and for the people. 18 a possible because there are patriots like each and everyone of you who defend defend our freedom every day. this little party is just another way to say something we can never say enough. thank you. thank you for volunteering. thank you for stepping up. thank you for keeping us strong. thank you for always making us proud. i have no greater honor than being your commander-in-chief. it is because of you that...